November 2020
Now that winter is almost upon us, flocks of waders can be seen feeding in various habitats. On the rocky shores there are now large numbers of Turnstones and Purple Sandpipers which visit us from breeding areas in e.g....
Read moreOctober 2020
In late September and early October, easterly winds resulted in quite a few migrants appearing in Westray. These included a Red-backed Shrike, a few Common Redstarts, several Yellow-browed Warblers, Blackcaps and Goldcrests, a Spotted Flycatcher and a few Bramblings...
Read moreProposed Faray Wind Turbine Farm
The proposed development would cause harm to the interests for which Faray and Holm of Faray is cited as an SSSI, and to the deterioration of irreplaceable year round undisturbed Grey seal and Harbour seal haul out and pupping...
Read moreSeptember 2020
Autumn is now with us and that means migrant birds. Species seen so far (by 19th September) include Crossbill, Pied Flycatcher, Lapland Bunting, Yellow-browed Warbler, Blackcap and Willow Warbler. Two Curlew Sandpipers were at the Loch of the Stack...
Read moreMay and June 2020
There has been plenty to see locally, the weather has mostly felt like summer during May. The following are a few images obtained over the past few weeks.
Read moreApril 2020
Nature on Westray has been continuing as it normally would at this time of year, but for humans, the lockdown has affected the places it can be enjoyed. Nevertheless, gardens and local walks have thrown up interesting observations. Redwings...
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An Iceland Gull has appeared a couple of times in Skel Wick Bay. A selection of some of the interesting wildlife which has been seen over the last couple of months on Westray. Spring has certainly struck a chord...
Read moreJanuary 2020
Birds of prey have been in evidence again lately. In addition to the more usual Hen Harrier and Merlin, there have been a couple of Common Buzzards about, as well as Sparrow Hawk and Peregrine. The photo of the...
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